Sponsors

Art Galleries

Pella Community Center, 712 Union Street
Open – 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Changing exhibits of various artists throughout the year in both 2-D and 3-D media. Free admission.
641.628.4571

Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts, Central College, 812 University Street
Open – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by appointment.
Mills Gallery offers excellent exhibitions by both students and professional artists from Iowa, the United States, and around the world. Exhibits are free of charge to the college, community of Pella, and travelers.
641.628.7669

Historic Preservation

The Historic Pella Trust was organized to protect and preserve Pella’s heritage by preserving historic building sites, so that future generations will continue to honor the time and talent of our forefathers. Their motto is “Preserving Yesterday With A Vision For Tomorrow”.

Performing Arts

Pella Community Center, 712 Union Street
The J.K.F. Auditorium is a completely renovated 329-seat multi-purpose facility, and is home to theatrical and musical performances and classes, public meetings, political forums, lectures and special events that occur throughout the year.
Each summer the Community Center offers a variety of theater classes and programs for students grade 1 thru 12. These classes are designed to be inclusive and explore all aspects of theater including set design, costumes, learning a part and participating in a production. No auditions are necessary for participation. Programs vary in length from 1 to 6 weeks. Classes are announced in May and registration is available through Community Services.
641.628.4571

Central College, 812 University Street
The Kruidenier Center houses two black box theatres – a 200-seat mainstage theatre and a 75-seat studio theatre. A scene shop, costume shop, makeup and dressing rooms, box office, lounge (greenroom), classrooms and faculty offices are also part of the Kruidenier Center. The equipment is professional quality. Both the main stage and studio theatres have state-of-the-art light boards and a computerized sound-editing program is available for sound design.
641.628.9000

Pella Community Center, 712 Union Street
The Union Street Players is Pella’s award-winning community theater. Consistently voted the best performing group in Marion County, the non-profit stage troupe produces up to four main stage shows each year. Auditions are always open to the public and USP productions afford a unique opportunity for individuals to plug-in to the community and meet new friends. In addition, the USP Costume Shop is open each Saturday morning. The volunteer staff provides economical costume rentals for individuals and groups.
641.204.1094 – Tom Vander Well, USP PresidentUSP Costume Shop website

Van Wijk Winery802 4th Street
Sully, IA 50251
641.594-3325
This boutique winery is a historically-rich hidden gem for intimate weddings, corporate or family events. Call or check out our website for the current schedule.